Show Notes
CONTENT WARNING - language warning, discussions around child sexual abuse, domestic violence of First Nations peoples
In this episode, Kristi talks with proud Palawa woman Rachel Dunn, about the impacts of domestic violence and child sexual abuse on First Nations families and the difficulties in calling-out these tragedies in culture and family.
Rachel shares her story and her experience in calling out abuse within her family unit, as well as trying to advocate and protect other First Nations children and women, against the prejudice and beliefs that perpetuate and prolong harm and trauma within community.
Connect with Rachel via her LinkedIn here: www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-dunn-7a6060229
If any part of the show causes distress, please seek support and help from either the following services or from your own family doctor/psychologist or counsellor.
Lifeline - 131114
13Yarn - 13 92 76. or www.13yarn.org.au
Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636
Service Assisting Male Survivors of Sexual Assault (SAMSSA) - (02) 6287 3935
1800 Respect - 1800 737 732
For more information or resources please visit the CAPE-AU website at www.cape-au.com.
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